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SC Consumers Report $2.25 Million in Losses to Scams So Far in 2026
Tue, 08/11/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Scams cost South Carolina consumers more than $2.25 million in the first six months of 2026. Consumers filed 272 scam reports with…
Shop Safely This Tax-Free Weekend
Thu, 08/06/2026
Tax-free weekend is August 7-9, 2026, and is a great time to buy school supplies while saving the 6% state sales tax and applicable local taxes on…
SCDCA Recovers Over $850K for Consumers in Six Months
Tue, 07/28/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Complaints filed with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) continue to rise. SCDCA received 4,309…
2025 Average APR for SC Mortgages Declines Slightly to 6.5%; Refinances Increase
Thu, 07/23/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is releasing its 2025 Mortgage Log Report. The report compares mortgage…
More Than 1.1 Million South Carolinians Affected by Security Breaches So Far in 2026
Mon, 07/06/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – From January 1 to June 30, 2026, 41 businesses reported security breaches to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (…
Don’t Get Burned by Scams During Your Summer Vacation
Tue, 06/30/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – While you may be making Fourth of July travel plans, scammers are working on ways to steal your money and identity. The South…
SCDCA Reaches Settlement with Internet Lender
Wed, 05/13/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) finalized a settlement with Cash Central of South…
Free Tools to Protect Your Family and Their Privacy Online
Tue, 05/12/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Parental controls can be a useful tool to manage your child's screen time and filter what they see. To help parents navigate these…
SCDCA to Represent Consumer Interest in Duke Energy Progress Rate Stabilization Adjustment Filing
Tue, 05/05/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) intervened to represent the interests of consumers in the first electric…
Save Money on Gas by Maximizing Your Fuel Efficiency
Tue, 04/07/2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rising gas prices have many consumers looking for ways to save at the pump. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA…